When I was young and the community was in its infancy we celebrated May Day with great exuberance. It was a celebration of spring and a welcoming of the sun and longer, warmer days. The tetherball pole that stood on the church/school playground was transformed into a May Pole. Children were hand selected to participate in decorating the May … Continue reading May Day
Category: Religion
Jesus, Bunnies and Eggs…Oh My
In the commune we did not celebrate the death of Jesus; but his birth, his life, his purpose, and his ascension. As a little girl we celebrated the birth of Christ on April 6th and his resurrection on the Sunday immediately following. It was common knowledge that Jesus was born in the spring; it was … Continue reading Jesus, Bunnies and Eggs…Oh My
Finding Love
Love and marriage on The Ranch were a far cry from that in the real world and I had a twisted idea of what to expect when I went out into the world. I had never felt love from my parents, my family, my friends or my community. Marriage was not based in love but … Continue reading Finding Love
The Polygamist's Daughter 
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